Engine oil capacity · with filter
4.2–6.0US qt · 4–5.7 L
0W-30 / 5W-40 · varies by engine — see the per-engine table below
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.2–6.0 US qt · 4–5.7 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.5–10.6 US qt · 8–10 L |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-30 / 5W-40 |
Per-engine engine-oil, coolant and transmission-fluid capacities for the Volkswagen Passat (B8) (2015 – 2019), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine.
Per-engine fluids 3 engines
| Engine | Engine oil (with filter) | Oil viscosity | Oil spec / standard | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUKC | 4.2 US qt · 4 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-40 Verified[1] | VW 502 00 Verified[1] | 8.5 US qt · 8 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| CUAA | 5.2 US qt · 4.9 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 0W-30 Verified[1] | VW 507 00 Verified[1] | 8.5 US qt · 8 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| 2.0 TSI (CHHB) 162kW | 6.0 US qt · 5.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-40 Verified[1] | VW 502 00 Verified[1] | 10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
Drain & wheel torque 1
| Oil drain plug torque | 22 lb-ft · 30 N·m | Verified[2] |
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Related verified specs
| Engine code | EA888 2.0 TSI · EA211 1.4 TSI (GTE) petrol · EA288 2.0 BiTDI diesel |
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Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → Volkswagen Passat (B8) overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the Volkswagen Passat (B8) (2015 – 2019)?
- Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 4.2 US qt · 4 L, varying by engine — see the per-engine table above, verified from the owner's manual and cited.
- What is the coolant capacity of the Volkswagen Passat (B8)?
- Coolant system capacity is 8.5 US qt · 8 L, verified from the owner's manual.
Sources
- Volkswagen Passat Owner's Manual (part 3G0012705, B8)VW AG owner handbook for the Passat B8 (3G); held via a public OM archive; oil spec/viscosity/brake/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
- OEM workshop data — VW Passat (B8)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain torque from OEM workshop service data; verified against the held VW OMRetrieved 2026-11-06